Posted 38 minutes agoSubscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret Down"Project Runway" Is Back! Here's Everything To Know About Season 21's Designers And JudgesIt's time to make! It! Work!by Casey RackhamBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink Thursday nights are officially 100% more fashionable with the return of Season 21 of Project Runway! Disney The 10-episode series kicked off July 31, and it's filled with returning cast members and alumni who are ready to guide the next wave of fashion designers. View this photo on Instagram Hulu / Via Instagram: @projectrunway Here's a look at this season's host, mentor, and judges: First, the Most Supreme reality TV show host, aka Heidi Klum, is back for the first time since she left the show in 2018! That's right, after 16 seasons of hosting and executive producing the show, Klum is back once again to say, "auf wiedersehen." Rankin / Disney As for the show's mentor this season, Christian Siriano will continue to step into Tim Gunn's "make it work" shoes. Rankin / Disney Meanwhile, beloved and iconic Project Runway judge Nina García - the editor-in-chief of the U.S. edition of ELLE - has returned to judge the designers. Rankin / Disney And Nina is joined by stylist Law Roach, who has worked with celebrities like Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Megan Thee Stallion, Tom Holland, and many more. Rankin / Disney Here's a look at the 12 designers joining this season of Project Runway: Madeline Malenfant Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "The vintage and period-piece obsessed designer grew up on Nantucket and always dreamt of being a fashion designer. Deeply inspired by the Renaissance period, her unique historical design style blends era-esque silhouettes with a modern twist."Instagram: @madelinemalenfant Angelo Rosa Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "A proud single dad and passionate streetwear designer from Providence, RI, Angelo fuses his Dominican heritage with his New York grit. His designs blend luxury streetwear with bold, edgy details that reflect his creativity and resilience."Instagram: @angelorosany Joseph Mcrae Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "The Charlotte, NC native is a self-taught designer and electrical engineer known for his southern charm and sass. After leaving his 13-year job, Joseph is now betting on himself and bringing his bold, boundary-breaking designs to the runway."Instagram: @joseph_mcrae Yuchen Han Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "Originally from Xining, China, Yuchen is an ambitious and authentic designer on a personal mission to empower others through his futuristic and enlightenment-focused designs. Often finding inspiration from sci-fi films, Yuchen is obsessed with Aliens and fiercely owns who he is."Instagram: @yuchenhan_1 Joan Madison Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "A vibrant and high-energy designer from Queens, NY, Joan brings optimism, creativity, and bling to everything she touches. Known for her big, dramatic designs and theatrical style, she's ready to make her dreams come true.
Instagram: @joansbridal Veejay Floresca Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "A fearless designer and proud trans woman from the Philippines, Veejay is known for her fiercely competitive and unapologetic personality, along with her aesthetic that combines modernity, wearability, and art."Instagram: @veejayfloresca Ethan Mundt Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "Known as RuPaul's Drag Race legend Queen Utica, Ethan is now bringing his fierce fusion of high fashion, avant-garde artistry, and theatrical storytelling to Project Runway. He aims to bring drama, sophistication, and a touch of surrealism to everything he creates."Instagram: @queenutica Belania Daley Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "Known for her fearless and feisty personality, the elevated streetwear designer is ready to put her signature pattern-mixing and color-blocking designs into the spotlight. Growing up on Long Island, Belania learned how to sew at the age of 13 and has since honed impressive technical skills."Instagram: @belania_daley Caycee Black Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "The Project Runway Season 19 alum and Houston, TX native returns and is bringing her out-of-this-world designs back to the runway. Caycee is known for her hand-painted prints, gender fluid designs, and love for breaking traditions in the chicest way possible."Instagram: @thecaycee_black Jesus Estrada Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "The Project Runway Season 7 alum is back to reclaim his narrative and show the world the designer he's become. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Jesus is a charismatic designer known for vibrant queer designs that blend old Hollywood Glamour with a modern edge."Instagram: @jesusestrada Antonio Estrada Heidi Gutman / Disney Bio: "After designing alongside his twin, Jesus, Antonio is ready to own his voice as a designer and put the spotlight on his own intuitive couture. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Antonio is a self-taught designer known for his bold, versatile designs that blend glamour with a touch of playful rebellion."Instagram: @to